Beyond the Risk Solution: Why ICHRA is Now a Necessity, Not an Option
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The episode discusses the challenges employers face in the hard market era of 2026 and the necessity of ICHRA as a solution.
The ICHRA Exclusive Podcast is back for another episode—and we’re diving straight into the "Hard Market Era" of 2026. In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Ashley, Vice President and Consultant of Corporate Benefits at NFP, to discuss why the traditional renewal cycle is becoming an unsustainable burden for employers. If you’re an employer waiting for your 2027 renewal to hit your desk, the headlines may not be pretty. But here’s the reality: in a market this "hard," having a viable escape ha...
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